Abu Dhabi
Cultural Capital
Courtesy of Vignette Collection Aldhafra Resort
Abu Dhabi has invested not in height but in depth. The Louvre Abu Dhabi, with its rain-of-light dome by Jean Nouvel, houses a collection that spans civilizations. Qasr Al Watan opens the doors of presidential architecture to the public. And on Saadiyat Island, a cultural district is emerging that will include a Guggenheim, a Zayed National Museum, and a performing arts centre.
November to March
3-4 nights recommended
Culture Seekers, Architecture Enthusiasts, Families, Art Lovers
Palatial resorts and island retreats.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
A palace in every sense — 1.3 kilometres of private beach and gold-leaf interiors.
- Palace grounds
- Private beach
- Gold cappuccino
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island
Contemporary luxury steps from the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
- Saadiyat Beach
- Louvre access
- Iridium Spa
Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island
A wildlife reserve on a private island with free-roaming oryx and cheetah.
- Arabian wildlife
- Kayaking
- Island seclusion
Emirati heritage cuisine and global fine dining.
- Dinner at Hakkasan Abu Dhabi
- Emirati cooking class at Arabian Notes
- Seafood at the fish market on the Corniche
- Date tasting at a heritage oasis
The grandeur of the desert meeting contemporary architecture.
- Louvre Abu Dhabi at opening — the rain of light effect
- Sunrise at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Mangrove kayaking at sunset
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